Applying + AdmissionsApplying + Admissions<p><strong>What grades are needed to be admitted?</strong><br /> The Office of Admissions reviews applications on an individual basis and does not have minimum cutoffs. In addition to assessing your grades, focus is given to the rigor of your academic program. The middle 50% of our admitted students have between a 3.2 and 4.0 GPA. If you have questions about your credentials, feel free to speak one-on-one with an <a href="/admissions-aid/meet-the-admissions-team/admissions-counselors.html" >admissions counselor</a>. <br /><br /> <strong>What classes should I take in high school to be admitted?</strong><br /> Please refer to the <a href="/admissions-aid/application-requirements-deadlines/preparation-for-admission.html" >Preparation for Admission</a> section to see our recommendations.<br /><br /> <strong>Are high school honors classes weighed more heavily when a transcript is evaluated?</strong><br /> Yes, the Office of Admissions puts more weight on honors and AP level courses than standard college prep level courses.<br /><br /> <strong>If I want to share extenuating circumstances with the Admissions Committee, how should I convey that information?</strong><br /> We encourage you to take advantage of the Additional Information section of the <a href="https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/default.aspx" target="_blank">Common Application</a>&nbsp;or <a href="/admissions-aid/visit-emmanuel/visit-campus.html" >schedule an interview</a> to speak with an <a href="/admissions-aid/meet-the-admissions-team/admissions-counselors.html" >admissions counselor</a>.<br /><br /> <strong>Do you award credit for AP or IB exams?</strong><br /> Yes. Typically, you will receive course credit and placement at an advanced level in the appropriate department if you achieve a four or higher on an AP exam. Scores of four, five, six or seven on the IB examinations entitle you to credit for at least one course. Each academic department at Emmanuel College will determine the specific amount of credit to be awarded.<br /><br /> <strong>Does Emmanuel accept the GED in place of the high school transcript?</strong><br /> Yes, and in addition to submitting the GED, you must complete all other <a href="/admissions-aid/application-requirements-deadlines/application-requirements.html" >application requirements</a>.</p>
<p><strong>I understand that submitting standardized test scores is optional. Does Emmanuel require anything in lieu of test scores?</strong><br />There is no supplemental component in lieu of test scores. Your academic and personal achievements will be highlighted and examined during the application process. You are free to submit any additional information that reflects positively on your candidacy. &nbsp; <br /><br /><strong>How do I know whether or not to submit test scores? <br /></strong> The application process is designed for students to show our admissions committee why enrollment at Emmanuel College would make a great academic and personal fit. If you feel confident that your test scores accurately display your abilities and work ethic in the classroom, the scores could strengthen your application. However, if your test scores are not a good indicator your academic achievement throughout high school, they are not required to be submitted. &nbsp; <br /><br /><strong>Am I eligible for scholarships without submitting standardized test scores?</strong> <br />Yes, all applicants are considered for all merit scholarships whether or not test scores are submitted.<br /> &nbsp; <br /><strong>How do I indicate whether or not I want my test scores to be considered for admission?</strong> <br />You can indicate your intentions on the Common Application.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <strong>What is the Emmanuel CEEB code?</strong><br /> Emmanuel College's CEEB code is 3368.<br /><br /> <strong>What is the address I should use to send my application materials?</strong><strong><br /> </strong>You should send all application materials to this address:&nbsp;<br /><br /> Office of Admissions<br /> Emmanuel College<br /> 400 The Fenway<br /> Boston, MA 02115&nbsp;<br /><br /> <strong>How long does it take to receive an admission decision?</strong><br /> In most cases, you will receive a decision within 4-6 weeks of our receipt of all required application components.<br /><br /> <strong>Do you mail admission decisions or post them online?</strong><br /> All applicants receive their admission decision by mail.<br /><br /> <strong>Are scholarships available?</strong><br /> Emmanuel offers a variety of scholarships ranging from $2,500 to full tuition awards. To be considered for scholarships, your admission application for the fall semester must be complete by February 15.<br /><br /> <strong>Are scholarships available for transfer students?</strong><br /> Emmanuel offers several awards to transfer students, including Presidential, Dean's and Phi Theta Kappa scholarships. Transfer students may be eligible for Emmanuel grant funding and for federal and state aid as well.<br /><br /> <strong>I'm applying to Emmanuel as a transfer student. When will I know if my courses will transfer for credit?</strong><br /> Within three weeks of your acceptance to Emmanuel, our Office of Academic Advising will complete a transfer credit evaluation to let you know which credits the College has accepted.<br /><br /> <strong>Is there a minimum grade requirement for transfer courses?</strong><br /> In most cases, Emmanuel will award transfer credit for courses in which you received a C (2.0) or better.<br /><br /> <strong>How many credits or courses will Emmanuel accept from other institutions?</strong><br /> While Emmanuel does not limit the number of courses that will be accepted in transfer, you must complete a minimum of 16 courses or 64 credits at Emmanuel to earn an Emmanuel College degree.<br /><strong></strong><br /> <strong>Additional Questions?</strong><br /> If you have additional questions about the admissions process or about Emmanuel, please contact the Office of Admissions at 617 735-9715 or e-mail <a href="mailto:enroll@emmanuel.edu" target="_blank">enroll@emmanuel.edu</a>.</p>AcademicsAcademics<p><strong>I am currently trying to decide between two majors. Can I enter Emmanuel undeclared?</strong><br /> Yes! The majority of students enter Emmanuel with many different majors in mind and choose one after a few semesters. All students declare a major during the spring of their sophomore year, which gives them plenty of time to work with their advisor, professors and other students to choose a program of study that best suits their academic and professional goals. For more information on our areas of study, check out our <a href="/academics/programs-of-study-departments.html" >Programs of Study </a>page.<br /><br /> <strong>I am a little worried about knowing where to get extra help when I go to college. Does Emmanuel offer assistance with this?</strong><br /> We most certainly do. The <a href="/academics/academic-resources/academic-resource-center.html" >Academic Resource Center (ARC)</a> can help you with everything from one-on-one peer tutoring to critiquing that English essay that has you stumped. The ARC may become your new best friend! <br /><br /> <strong>How do I choose my classes? Is there someone to guide me through this process?</strong><br /> Once you enroll at Emmanuel, you are assigned an <a href="/academics/academic-resources/academic-advising.html" >academic advisor</a> who will meet with you one-on-one to assist you with picking courses that meet your academic needs. He or she will also design a four-year plan with you, outlining the classes you will need to take and approximately when you will take them.<br /><br /> <strong>Do Emmanuel students get internships in Boston?<br /> </strong>Yes! Internships are required for the vast majority of our majors, and nearly 90% of our students complete at least one internship before graduating. Internships are at the core of Emmanuel's academic programs, and the city of Boston offers our students opportunities to work with world-class organizations of every kind. Learn more about the types of internships our students get and the variety of organizations they work at by checking out our <a href="/academics/internships-career-opportunities.html" >Career Services</a> page. <br /><br /> <strong>Will my professor know who I am, or will a teaching assistant (TA) be my teacher?</strong><br /> As a small college, we work hard to keep the average class size low and foster the student-professor interaction as much as possible. You will have the opportunity to meet with your professors during office hours or perhaps grab a cup of coffee and discuss a paper. Either way, they will know who you are and <a href="/academics/our-faculty.html" >you will know who they are</a> as well! Our faculty-student ratio is 14:1, and we do not have teaching assistants who instruct our students at Emmanuel. <br /><br /> <strong>What does a "liberal arts and sciences college" mean?</strong><br /> The goal of an education in the liberal arts is to prepare you to take on the world and your life in a well-informed manner, rooting your academic area of study in the context of the world in which we live. Additionally, the experience of studying liberal arts and sciences at a Catholic college gives you the opportunity to develop your ethical decision-making and moral reasoning skills and allows you to move on from Emmanuel with the ability to connect with people from many different backgrounds. To learn more about the structure of an Emmanuel education, <a href="/academics/programs-of-study-departments/the-curriculum.html" >click here</a>.<br /><br /> <strong>Additional Questions?</strong><br /> If you have additional questions about academics or any other facet of Emmanuel, please contact the Office of Admissions at 617-735-9715 or e-mail <a href="mailto:enroll@emmanuel.edu" target="_blank">enroll@emmanuel.edu</a>.</p>Student LifeStudent Life<p><strong>What kinds of clubs are there on campus?<br /></strong>We have more than 90 clubs and organizations here at Emmanuel, many of which were started by our students! Whether you are interested in playing Quidditch (yes, we have a club for that), sailing on the Charles River or want to dive into many of our academic clubs, we have what you are seeking. Check out our <a href="/student-life/clubs-organizations.html" target="_blank">Clubs + Organizations</a> page to learn more about our students' co-curricular and extracurricular clubs and organizations. <br /><br /><strong>How is the food on campus?<br /></strong>The food at Emmanuel is AMAZING! You should definitely plan on eating in the dining hall when you visit campus. From stir-fry to the home-cooked section to gluten-free and vegan options, <a href="/student-life/residence-life-dining/dining-services.html" target="_blank">Emmanuel's dining services</a>, managed by Bon Appetit, will not disappoint. <br /><br /><strong>What can I do on campus during the weekends?</strong><br />Aside from having the ENTIRE city of Boston as your backyard, Emmanuel students are always hard at work planning events for weekend fun, just feet from your residence hall. Like poetry? Interested in carving a pumpkin? Perhaps a night of laser-tag is more your speed. Just walk out of your room: <a href="/student-life/emmanuel-traditions-events/student-events.html" target="_blank">You will never be bored here</a>!<strong></strong><br /><br /><strong>Can I start a club once I am an Emmanuel student?</strong><br />You absolutely can! The majority of our clubs and organizations on campus were started by students and then funded and supported by Emmanuel and the SGA (Student Government Association). Interested in knowing more about our <a href="/student-life/clubs-organizations.html" target="_blank">Clubs + Organizations</a>? Maybe you will be the one to introduce a new club to the Emmanuel community!<br /><br /><strong>What is a Resident Assistant?</strong><br />A Resident Assistant (RA) is a current student who lives on your residence hall floor. He or she helps you adjust to campus life and plans programs to bring your floormates together and build the community at large. They are trained in working with students, and offer you the resources needed to be successful in all facets of living at the College. Need someone to talk to? <a href="/student-life/residence-life-dining/living-on-campus/resident-assistants.html" target="_blank">They are there for you 24/7</a>.<br /><br /><strong>What is there to do in the Fenway area of Boston?<br /></strong>There are MANY things to do in the Fenway area! You can go to a Red Sox game at Fenway Park (by getting discounted tickets through Emmanuel), explore the collections at the Museum of Fine Arts, eat at a variety of restaurants, or walk around the local parks and community gardens. Interested in checking out the rest of Boston? There are countless opportunities to attend plays and performances, academic lectures and explore the history of our great city. For more information on Boston, check out our <a href="/admissions-aid/visit-emmanuel/boston/best-of-boston.html" target="_blank">Best of Boston</a> page and learn what this great city has to offer! <br /><br /><strong>Does Emmanuel ever offer tickets to students for events in the city?</strong><br />Emmanuel will often buy blocks of tickets to games, shows and events in Boston and surrounding areas, and offer them to students at a discounted rate. Whether you are interested in sports, plays or festivals, let Emmanuel be your connection to the excitement of Boston!<br /><br /><strong>Are there a lot of parks and green space in the city?</strong><br />Boston is known for its parks and green space throughout the city including the Boston Common, Boston Gardens and the Emerald Necklace park system. Go for a walk, run or bike ride to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. It's easy to find peaceful, quiet spaces in and around the city through its beautiful and numerous parks. <br /><br /><strong>Will I have the opportunity to meet other students from Boston-area schools?</strong><br />With so many colleges in the Boston area, you are bound to meet students from all over the city! Perhaps the easiest way to meet students from neighboring colleges is through the <a href="/discover-emmanuel/centers-partnerships-institutes/colleges-of-the-fenway.html" target="_blank">Colleges of the Fenway</a>, which is a consortium of six institutions including Emmanuel, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, MCPHS University, Simmons College, Wentworth Institute of Technology and Wheelock College. Collectively, these colleges represent more than 12,000 undergraduate students (16% of the total Boston population of undergraduates attending four-year colleges) more than 700 full-time faculty and offer 2,300 courses Our consortium allows our students to cross-register at the other institutions, eat at each others' dining halls, participate in a joint orchestra, intramurals, study abroad and much more. <br /><br /><strong>Additional Questions?</strong><br />If you have additional questions about student life or any facet of Emmanuel, please contact the Office of Admissions at 617-735-9715 or e-mail <a href="mailto:enroll@emmanuel.edu" target="_blank">enroll@emmanuel.edu</a>.</p>